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To: d:oug who wrote (73997)	7/26/2001 2:17:59 PM
From: marek_wojna	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116925

<<Physical gold, again all i have is 7 teeth crowns,>> Scenario I have in my mind is public outrage if collapse occur will be bigger than euphoria during the boom. Republicans looking for the survival will put such strict regulations on trading, that the companies share gains based on expected earnings in the future will be banned. Stock market will look more like the gov'ts bond market.For holders of other currencies other than US$ or gold mining companies shares on TSE and other world exchanges I can only express my opinion THIRD and last time on this thread - physical gold will be the winner in the outcome. I believe that of ALL PAPER US dollar will be the strongest. Regards Marek

To: d:oug who wrote (73997)	8/3/2001 6:30:58 PM
From: long-gone	Respond to of 116925

Gold teeth you say?(or you S.O.B's ain't goin' ta believe this $hi+ BUT) news.bbc.co.uk BBC Friday, 3 August, 2001, 04:51 GMT 05:51 UK Gold teeth are a gold mine Removable gold teeth are "the style" for followers of hip-hop culture By BBC News Online's North America Business Reporter, David Schepp With cable television's Music Television (MTV) celebrating its 20th anniversary, there is perhaps no better time to examine the latest fad influenced by music videos. Diamond-encrusted removable teeth have also proven popular Gold teeth - specifically removable gold teeth - have emerged as the latest fashion trend among devotees to hip-hop and rap, styles of music common among 20-somethings across urban America. Worn by legions of rap stars and their fans, gold teeth, or "fronts" as they are called can be as simple or as ornate as the wearer desires. Long a statement within black culture, gold teeth have moved beyond their depression-era Southern roots into mainstream American society. Ground zero Along Fulton Mall in Brooklyn - what some consider to be ground zero for this latest craze - several shops, including Golden Sparkle and Lora's Fine Jewellery cater to an ever-growing number of people who want to be noticed for their dazzling smiles. Shoppers along Fulton Mall in Brooklyn can shop for gold teeth, too One young man told the BBC he liked wearing his gold teeth because it is "cool" and because everyone else is doing it. "Right now, I'm in the best shape of my life," he said. "I got to wear my fronts to attract the girls. I got to have my mouth shining." Others see it merely as a style choice. Another young man, sporting four lower gold-capped teeth said the fad said something about fashion in the new century. "Everybody's dress code is strange. We wear big hats, big pants," he said, adding that he paid about $130 for his teeth. Today's gold teeth are far more sophisticated then the ones worn to replace missing or damaged teeth in the past. While some rap-music stars have gone so far as to have their gold teeth permanently attached to existing teeth, most folks opt for removable gold teeth. Off-hours statement For soccer moms and professionals who want to sport a hip-hop look for clubbing but a more reserved look for work or social functions, removable gold teeth provide a workable medium, providing them gold-lined smiles when they feel comfortable displaying them. The ability to put on and take out gold teeth at-will is key to the success of ventures such as Bridgeport International, a Georgia manufacturer of removable gold teeth. "What's nice," Bridgeport contends, "is that you can insert the caps and remove them as you wish." Bridgeport makes caps that are custom made to fit an individual's teeth. The caps are guaranteed to fit and give the appearance of permanent teeth. The average cost runs around $50 a tooth. But a set of diamond encrusted fronts can cost $10,000 to $15,000. Bridgeport has seen its business explode in recent years as the gold-tooth phenomenon has taken hold. Surge in popularity David Baldwin, a designer for Bridgeport, says he has seen orders rise from about 15 to 45 sets a week to 300 to 500 sets a day - all attributable to current fads in popular music. "Rap music has definitely played a major part in gold teeth," Mr Baldwin said, adding that gold teeth have been around for eons. "But the removable and diamond-encrusted teeth are the thing." In addition he said he could trace a surge in request for gold vampire teeth to a video by the hip hop band Wu Tang Clan, in which one of the performers wore the gold-toned fangs. Shortly after the debut of the video, requests for fang teeth went through the roof, he said. Mr Baldwin, who calls his products "jewellery for teeth", said his clientele, too, have changed over the years to include suburbanites. White rap artist Eminem's appeal to suburban youth has further encouraged the general acceptance of the gold-tooth craze. As Mr Baldwin said, "It's definitely mainstream now." See also: 19 Nov 00 \| Broadband The tribal roots of Hip hop 11 Jun 01 \| Health Teeth whitening 'fails to shine' 12 Jun 01 \| Music Hip hop assesses its image 22 May 01 \| Health Tea 'good for teeth' 15 Jun 01 \| Music Hip hop summit ends on high note Internet links: Bridgeport International The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Business stories now: BA renews American Airlines talks Eircom chiefs switch affections again Western leaders back Argentine cuts Firms settle Caspian pipeline row US unemployment remains steady Equitable exodus speeds up Hard landing for South Korea Property price rises start to slow Links to more Business stories are at the foot of the page.